Not yet, but maybe before the end of the season.
I recently completed both my drafts using Fantasy Sports magazine, which offers an in-depth look into pretty much every area of drafting.
In its "Winter Time Blues" section -- which details 10 guys who improved their stock by playing winter ball -- you will find the name of former Somerset Patriot and current Texas Rangers farmhand Derek Lee.
Quoting the magazine:
"Lee had several scouts scrambling for pen and paper while he pitched for Aguilas in the Dominican Republic. In 21 2/3 innings, the southpaw went 3-0 with a 0.42 ERA, allowing only 18 hits and five walks while fanning 12. Lee is not overpowering, and with the Rangers' organization stocked with promising arms, he is not a likely candidate to earn a starting job in spring training. Still, watch his progress this spring as a trade could lead to a starting job somewhere else."
The 32-year-old Lee was 4-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 66 innings for the 2004 Patriots. The Rangers signed him during that season.
More well-known names also mentioned in the magazine's list include Oakland Athletics first baseman Erubiel Durazo and shortstop Marco Scutaro and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Bruce Chen.
I didn't draft Lee on either of my teams, but you can bet I'll find a roster spot for him if he earns a midseason call-up.
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Interesting to know.
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